Impressive wooden ancestor statue of the Bambara tribe from Mali. Figures were carried in dance ceremonies by new members of the Jo association. Large seated figures of the Jo association were kept in shrines, and aided women who sought their help. Periodically they were brought out for fertility ceremonies. Figures represented the Bambara idea of beauty.
Good condition with traces of wear and tear.
Large and heavy piece, total length: 118 cm!
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Object: |
Ancestor Figure |
Ethnic Group: |
Bambara |
Country: |
Mali |
Material: |
Wood |
Estimated period: |
Mid 20th century |
Sold with stand: |
No |
Dimensions: |
118x20x20 cm |
Weight: |
11 kg |
Condition: |
Good condition, used with some signs of wear |